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  • Aug 9, 2013, 10:34 AM
    Gazrok
    I want to install a toilet in our stable, can I use an existing sink drain for this?
    In our tack room (room for storing saddles, feed, etc.), we have a sink and drain there, so wondering if I can use that same water supply line to fill the toilet, and then have the toilet use the same drain as the sink? We have a well and septic. Just not sure if the sink drain would work for the toilet as a drain...
  • Aug 9, 2013, 10:57 AM
    smoothy
    Won't work... Sink drains are WAY too small a diameter to start with. You would HAVE to run a new drain all the way to the septic tank... assuming there are no large diameter drains betwee the septic tank and your stable to tie into.
  • Aug 9, 2013, 11:20 AM
    massplumber2008
    Hi Gazrok

    Like Smoothy said, you cannot install a traditional toilet into a sink drain... drain is way too small!

    Note here, however, that if you have electricity you could install a SANIFLO macerator pump toilet and connect the discharge line from the pump to the sink drain... that could work... ;)

    Check these out at Installation of pumps, grinders, and toilets for the home | SFA

    Good luck!

    Mark
  • Aug 9, 2013, 11:52 AM
    smearcase
    I am not a plumber but will just add to massplumber's recommendation of a saniflo toilet. Mine operates very well with just a 3/4 inch pvc outlet pipe, as recommended by saniflo. Good suggestion as usual from mass.
  • Aug 9, 2013, 12:06 PM
    Gazrok
    Cool suggestion, thanks! I sent for their catalog. No idea of pricing for this. I do have electricity there too... so may be a workable solution. Thanks again!
  • Aug 10, 2013, 08:08 AM
    speedball1
    How close is the tack room to a main 4" drain lines? Back to you, Tom

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